Professor Bell’s primary research interests are in political philosophy, philosophy of law, and feminist philosophy. Her publications have focused on several different ways in which the basic structure of society, or particular domains within it, reflect hierarchies of social power that unduly restrict human freedom and opportunity and impede human flourishing.

Education

Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania

M.A. Philosophy, Tufts University

M.P.H. Boston University

J.D. Boston University

B.A. Philosophy, Hofstra University

Research

Political and Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Feminist Theory, Ethical Theory, Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Education

Teaching

Introduction to Feminist Theory, Contemporary Moral Problems, Honor Beyond the Classroom: The Philosophy of Honor, Social Inequality and Fair Opportunity, Feminist Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Sex, Philosophy of the Family, John Stuart Mill, Philosophy of Law, Jurisprudence, Philosophies of Life, Distributive Justice, Utopia